The 12th annual Macomb Business Awards on Thursday, May 9 at Andiamo in Warren starting at 8 a.m.

(Ticket sales for the event are now closed.)

The MBAs are a great way to network with more than 400 of your favorite businesses or organizations leaders. This event recognizes organizations that are striving to build their workforce, expand market share, be good neighbors, embrace diversity or start a business. This year the program will honor winners in seven categories.

Please join us for this great networking opportunity with other Macomb County leaders.  We will see you at the Macomb Business Awards on May 9!

It's also a time of year to support small, local businesses. And in Macomb County, we have more than 1,600 independently owned and operated retailers -- unique stores that enhance our main streets and create a distinct sense of place for our 27 communities.

So we're once again launching the Shop Local Macomb contest to shine a spotlight on these businesses. The best part? Shoppers have a chance to win one of ten $150 gift cards, donated by First State Bank, and an extra opportunity to help businesses receive a $1,000 grant. Businesses highlighted by consumers through photos will be automatically entered to win a grant. Winning shoppers and businesses will be announced on Monday, December 4.

Macomb County executive, Mark A. Hackel delivers the 11th annual State of the County address.

This is an invitation only event but will be available via live stream to the public on the night of the event.

State of the County Address Livestream

Senior Project Fresh is aimed at helping older adults eat healthier as they age.

The program provides participants free nutrition education and $25 in coupons that can be exchanged for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods sold at local farmers’ markets and roadside stands. 

Limit one coupon book, per person.  There are a limited number of coupon books available for distribution.

Qualifications:

• A Macomb County resident with photo ID (such as Michigan's drivers license or state ID)
• Age 60 years or older
• Annual gross income not to exceed:
  • $27,861 for one person 
  • $37,814 for two people
• Attend in-person distribution event 

Dodge Park Farmers Market

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Coupons will be distributed: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Located at: 40275 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Click here to learn more about Senior Project Fresh.

Senior Project Fresh is aimed at helping older adults eat healthier as they age.

The program provides participants free nutrition education and $25 in coupons that can be exchanged for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods sold at local farmers’ markets and roadside stands. 

Limit one coupon book, per person.  There are a limited number of coupon books available for distribution.

Qualifications:

• A Macomb County resident with photo ID (such as Michigan's drivers license or state ID)
• Age 60 years or older
• Annual gross income not to exceed:
  • $27,861 for one person 
  • $37,814 for two people
• Attend in-person distribution event 

Mount Clemens Farmers Market

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Coupons will be distributed: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Located at: 141 North River Rd, Mount Clemens, MI 48043

Click here to learn more about Senior Project Fresh.

The County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a special event to allow the public one final opportunity to tour a portion of the existing Macomb County Jail, a historic landmark before it undergoes demolition later this year. Visitors will be allowed to walk through the original Maximum Security area which was built in the 1960’s and somewhat resembles Alcatraz.

When: Wednesday, May 15th and Thursday, May 16th - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Macomb County Jail - West Entrance, 43565 Elizabeth Rd, Mt Clemens, MI 48043

Please note: 
Reservations are required and interested parties including large groups, such as schools or clubs can schedule a tour by contacting Macomb County Sheriff's Office Training Division at 586-307-9311. 

Attendees are advised that stairs are required for access to the West Entrance of the facility.

The demolition of a portion of the current jail facility is part of a larger initiative to make way for the new Central Intake and Assessment Center with renovations being done to the remaining parts of the jail. This center is designed to provide crucial support to individuals in need of mental health and substance use assistance within the community. More information regarding the Safe and Healthy Macomb initiative can be found on macombgov.org.

This occasion marks a unique opportunity to witness history in the making and to commemorate the legacy of the Macomb County Jail.

Join us for an Open House! 

Join us Thursday, June 6th from 3-5 pm for an open house event.  This will include refreshments, live entertainment and tours. Please click here to RSVP for the event, by June 4th.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 586-469-5580.  

Learn more about the GoldenBerry adult day caring center.

The Macomb County Federal Aid Committee (FAC) is responsible for reviewing and selecting federal aid eligible projects for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which is administered by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). The Macomb County FAC consists of MCDR personnel and local government representatives from every city, village, and township within Macomb County with participation from SEMCOG and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).

The Macomb County FAC meets three times per year. Meeting notices, agendas and materials will be provided to Macomb County FAC members and posted prior to each scheduled meeting.

Below are details and information for upcoming Macomb County FAC meetings.

Macomb County Federal Aid Committee (FAC) Summer Meeting
Location: TBD

May 11th is the annual Stamp Out The Hunger Food Drive and our letter carriers are the heart of this campaign, but they can't do it alone.

The annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is sponsored nationally by the National Association of Letter Carriers in conjunction with the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association and United States Postal Service. In Macomb County and across the nation, this food drive has emerged as one of the largest single-day food drives, resulting in millions of meals for people facing hunger.

Just fill a bag or box with non-perishable food items and leave it next to your mailbox by 9 am on the day of the food drive for pickup by your local letter carrier. Look for a reminder bag in your mailbox during the week leading up to the food drive. no glass items, please.

All donations stay in Macomb County and your support will be distributed through the Macomb Food Program's network of over 50 food pantries and hunger-related organizations.

This program will include a presentation on some of the plants within the MSU Extension demonstration garden. There will be a focus on the correct timing for plant division, the tools needed to divide plants, and interactive demonstrations on the correct way to split perennials. The class will cover how to dig out bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes and replant correctly in other locations. Weather permitting, participants are invited outdoors for hands-on experience in helping to divide some of the plants in the garden. The event will be led by David Lowenstein, Extension Educator, and volunteers from the MSU Extension-Macomb Demonstration Garden.

If you wish to participate in the hands-on portion of the class, please bring gardening gloves, a hand tool, and plastic bags to take home divided plants. 

Free event by advanced registration only.  Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. June 5, 2024.

Click here to register.

This event is supported by the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program [grant no 2021-70006-35450] from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.